any major disadvantages of a 26" barrel for ducks & geese

[bigcans]

I'm in a situation where I need to buy me another 12ga 3" I had a great brand new 1 season used 12ga stoeger M3000 a few yrs ago but found myself in a situation where I sold it. I've always used 28" barrel but a friend who owns a gun shop is going to let me make pmts on a camo 3" m3000 but it's a 26" barrel.

 

any major disadvantage of 2" shorter barrel. From what I might know is slightly less weight which I doubt I will even notice and or impact speed once bbs hit the bird could be slightly less? Mostly hunting out of fields in a layout blind and reg. blinds. I guess if it matters much i could buy a choke system with threads that still extend the tube a few inches? I once used Briley bit when I had my Beretta. Thank you.

Edited August 11, 2016 by bigcans

[Steve Rose]

There is no discernibly difference in pattern or velocity between a 26” or 28” shotgun barrel. Pick the one that feels/swings the best for you. The birds will never know the difference.